Beyond Down Syndrome

Beyond Down Syndrome

This parent-led website provides a variety of Articles, Blogs, and Resources pertaining to persons with Down syndrome of all age groups. The website offers action items, timelines, and worksheets to equip Down syndrome families with a clear timeline and path for their journey. The author of this page has published an award-winning book about Down…

ABLE Accounts

ABLE Accounts

In 2014, Congress passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, creating a savings and investment account specifically for people with disabilities ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities to save money that is not counted towards asset limitations set by means-tested benefit programs such as Medicaid or SSI. “Asset limits” prevent people with disabilities…

Manasota BUDS Rebrands

Manasota BUDS Rebrands

BUDS introduces refreshed logo and colors! In celebration of Manasota BUDS’ 20th year of service, the organization has turned a new page, introducing a new logo with added versatility, as well as modernized aesthetics, typography and colors. The logo features 3 characters, a tribute to the 3rd 21st chromosome that is common in all persons…